- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
13
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Darlington to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to London will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 13 buses that leave Darlington for London on Fri, Jun 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 349 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX591
NX598
NX177 · NX540
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX598
NX591
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX177 · NX540
NX598 · NX032 · NX030Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $266 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to London:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to London costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $220 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darlington to London costing on average $266 (€217).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $107 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€49). The journey takes 6h 27m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to London buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 8h55 | 12:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h20 | 1:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h00 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h25 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
NX598 · NX032 · NX032 | 1:45 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h00 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX598 · NX035 · NX032 | 1:45 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h00 | 11:45 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 transfers | |
NX598 · NX032 · NX030 | 1:45 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h05 | 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX598 | 1:45 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 6h05 | 7:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX598 · NX035 · NX030 | 1:45 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h05 | 10:50 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX177 · NX540 | On time 11:50 AM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 9h00 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · NX030 · NX025 | 2:25 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h05 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX591 · NX025 · NX025 | 2:25 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h05 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX591 | 2:25 PM Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 6h55 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Darlington to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (349 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 216 miles (349 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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